Nick Offerman Slams Ben Shapiro The Last of Us Gay Role Criticism
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Nick Offerman criticized Ben Shapiro for his "rampant homophobia" after Shapiro mocked Offerman's gay character in HBO's The Last of Us during a recent podcast appearance.
- Shapiro inaccurately summarized Offerman's character Bill as a "gay Ron Swanson," misrepresenting the episode's plot and expressing disdain for the romantic storyline between two men.
- Offerman responded by highlighting Shapiro's poor reading comprehension and multiple factual errors in his recap, calling the commentary both "insane" and upsetting due to its potential influence.
- The episode in question, "Long, Long Time," focuses on a 20-year romance between Bill, a survivalist played by Offerman, and Frank, diverging from the main apocalyptic storyline to explore their relationship.
- Offerman expressed concern about the impact of Shapiro's remarks on audiences, noting the power such misinformation and homophobic commentary can have on public perception.
